FAQ

Where is Aerial's default cache location?

The default cache folder is located at C:\Users\%Username%\AppData\Roaming\aerial\cache

Why does videoplayback freezes or videos take too much time to load?

Videos are not stored locally. They are downloaded and cached to your pc through the internet. If you have a slow internet connection the videos will not be able to load up fast and correctly. As a solution, you can select which videos you wan't to cache to your machine from the settings menu and let the download process run only once. Also you can change the folder where the videos are stored.

I have a feature I would like for Aerial to have, how can I request it?

Create an issue and choose the enhancement template. We will respond to your request and hopefully help implement it. If you know a bit about coding, you can also fork the repository and implement it yourself. Create a pull request and we can look at merging in your code.

How can I start Aerial in screensaver mode without waiting for it to turn on?

If you want to map a keyboard shortcut, create an executable, etc. to run Aerial you can start it with the following command: aerial.scr /s. More information on command flags can be found here.

How to uninstall Aerial from my PC?

Sorry to hear that you want to remove Aerial from your machine. Removing Aerial is a very simple process.

1. Run the uninstaller found in C:\Users\%Username%\AppData\Local\Programs\aerial.
2. Delete the cache folder (Skip this step if you haven't changed the location of the cache folder).
3. Delete the folder aerial found under C:\Users\%Username%\AppData\Roaming. (This removes any extra settings or cached videos)

That's it! Aerial is removed. Feel free to create an issue for any problems that have occured to you and we will respond to help you.

Is aerial.scr or aerial.exe a malicious program?

It is a common mistake that a lot of browsers and antivirus programs mark downloaded .scr files from an unknown location as "dangerous and harmfull for you pc". This is a false alarm. If after downloading the file your antivirus removes it because it thinks it's a malicious program, create an exception for it in Windows Security or the antivirus program of your choice. If you still have security concerns you can browse all of Aerial's code in this repository and even compile it yourself.